I must take my internal deadlines seriously if I want to turn my dream of writing a book into my published reality.
It’s so easy to lie to ourselves, isn’t it? Especially about our intention to write.
Being consistent is key. Self-discipline is key. Holding myself accountable for meeting (or failing to meet) my deadlines is key.
Approach your writing sessions with a curious mind. Take a moment and enter a state of deep emotional and intellectual calm.
This quote is an awesome reminder that deadlines are opportunities to bring your work to life, not some horrible troll to be avoided at all cost.
Make every deadline uncomfortably close in time because the closer the deadline, the more urgency it creates in your mind.
Mark your first draft deadline on your calendar. Commit to yourself that you will meet or beat it, too.
Prioritize each stage of your writing project, then schedule hard deadlines on your calendar for each one.
What’s your work ethic when it comes to writing your book?
Without a series of deadlines – set and met – your book will never be written, let alone published.